• S5E16: May Release Train Shift & What's Coming in Spring Boot 4.1
    May 19 2026

    Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun break down the recently announced shift of the May release train from May 11-22 to June 1-5, and what that means for your upgrade planning across the Spring portfolio.

    They also dig into what is shaping up in Spring Boot 4.1, including Spring gRPC support, Log4j file rotation strategies, OpenTelemetry enhancements, OAuth2 resource server improvements, MongoDB support for Spring Batch, and AMQP 1.0. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

    Show Notes

    • May Release Train Shift Blog Post
    • Spring Boot 4.1 Release Notes
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 1 min
  • S5E15: Upgrading Spring and OSS Security
    May 11 2026

    Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun tackle two challenges every Spring developer faces: keeping applications up to date and staying ahead of security vulnerabilities in open source dependencies. They explore how AI tools are reshaping the upgrade experience, from automated migration recipes to intelligent vulnerability detection and remediation. Learn what's available today, what's coming next, and how to put these tools to work in your own projects. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

    Show Notes:

    • Enterprise Support
    Show More Show Less
    59 mins
  • S5E14: Spec Driven Development with Simon Martinelli
    May 4 2026

    Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Java Champion, Vaadin Champion, and Oracle ACE Pro Simon Martinelli to talk about Spec-Driven Development. With AI reshaping how we write code, Simon makes the case that requirements, not code, should be the single source of truth. We will explore what Spec-Driven Development looks like in practice, how it fits into a Java and Spring workflow, and how teams can use it to move from use case to running code with AI in the loop. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

    Show Notes

    • Simon Martinelli on LinkedIn
    • Simon Martinelli on X
    • Spec-Driven Development: How AI Changed Everything (And Nothing) by Simon Martinelli at Spring I/O 2026
    Show More Show Less
    59 mins
  • S5E12: Developer Soft Skills with Arun Gupta
    Apr 6 2026

    Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for another essential update from the Spring ecosystem. In this episode, the guys are joined by DevRel and Java legend Arun Gupta to discuss a topic often overlooked but vital for career longevity: soft skills for developers. Drawing from his decades of experience at tech giants like Sun, Oracle, Intel, AWS, and Apple, Arun explores how communication, empathy, and "force multiplying" through non-technical skills can be just as impactful as mastering a new framework. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

    Show Notes:

    • Arun on LinkedIn
    • Arun on Twitter


    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 1 min
  • S5E11 - Testing Spring Boot Applications with Daniel Garnier-Moiroux
    Mar 30 2026

    Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring ecosystem. In this episode, they welcome Daniel Garnier-Moiroux, Spring Security engineer and author of Testing Spring Boot Applications from Manning. Dan and DaShaun dig into Daniel's new book, his perspective on AI and MCP security, and what good testing looks like in modern Spring applications. Join live for a chance to win a copy of the book!

    Show Notes:

    • Daniel Garnier-Moiroux
    • Testing Spring Boot Applications (promo code: springoffhr)
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr
  • S5E10 - What's New in JDK 26 with Billy Korando
    Mar 24 2026

    Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Java Developer Advocate at Oracle, Billy Korando. The conversation covers what's new in JDK 26, exploring the latest language features, enhancements, and what they mean for Spring developers. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

    Show Notes:

    • learn.java
    • dev.java
    • JDK 26
    Show More Show Less
    57 mins
  • Java Community Update
    Mar 10 2026

    Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring and Java ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun share what's happening across the Java community, covering the latest conference buzz, announcements, and what developers are talking about right now. Stay up to date on the conversations, trends, and highlights shaping the future of Java and Spring. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

    Show More Show Less
    56 mins
  • S5E08 - DevNexus Preview with Glenn Renfro
    Mar 3 2026

    Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Glenn Renfro to preview Devnexus, one of the largest Java and developer conferences in North America. They'll discuss what attendees can look forward to, must-see sessions, and the latest Spring-related talks on the schedule. Whether you're attending in person or following along remotely, this episode will get you up to speed on what's happening at Devnexus. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

    Show Notes:

    • DevNexus
    • VMWare Tanzu at DevNexus 2026
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 6 mins